Does hand sanitizer kill Norovirus? Infectious disease experts share how to neutralize the virus

Published January 14, 2025

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 quotes Thomas Russo in an article about protecting yourself from norovirus. When using disinfectants on surfaces, Russo says that “Norovirus is not inactivated by alcohol.” He points out that hand sanitizer is still effective at inactivating the influenza virus, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and advises using products that contain bleach or that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to kill norovirus.

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